Chapter 6. Courting

Tee took a deep breath before stepping out of the car after he parked it in the engineering faculty.

He saw the time, Tae must be in the cafeteria by now. He had joined the university after the weekend and Tee was waiting for the exact moment.

His day was hard so far, considering quizes and assignments and now he had only 45 minutes that he wanted to utilise wisely.

He reached the food court and took a moment to spot Tae and apparently it wasnt difficult. He could say it that he could spot Tae sitting among millions and those were just a few students in the cafeteria.

Tae was revising his notes with his friends enjoying their lunch when he found everyone going silent. It was not unexpected that the students wont create a chaos, thgh they would take care of the strict hazers, but it was a pin drop silence.

Not even the sound of cutlery. He frowned looking around and then even he forgot to speak or breathe.

Tee, in the engineering food court? His heart leaped in his throat. Without wasting a second he stood up and walked to him.

"Hi...". Tee flashed his million dollar smile. Tae was afraid the whole cafeteria would fall for the boy in front of him. And he didnt want it.

"Focus on eating and then start the drill again". Tae roared without turning back and as on queue, the magic broke down. The students hurried to finish their food not to get punished.

"Hi... You here. Everything okay Tee"? He turned to Tee again and Tee swore he was looking two different personalities in a fraction of second.

Cold hearted Hazer to a warm person in love.

"Yeah. I.. Uh. I wanted to have lunch with you if you have time". Tee said without taking his hand back.

"Really. Come. We have best spicy rice and chicken. Sit here. I will just order for you". Tae made him sit on their table and moved to the counter to get Tee his food.

"Hi Tee. How you doing hmm"? Tul asked him waiting for Tae to come back. They enjoyed the food in a light mood.

"Tee. You want to talk about something"? Tae saw him playing with his car keys after finishing the food.

"As a matter of fact, i do". Tee replied in a calm mood.

Tae saw him for some moments before he took his hand and lead him to the hazers office, that was empty for now.

"Now tell. What happened"? He made Tee sit on the table and standing near him.

"I.. I accept your proposal". Tee said without hesitating a bit. Tae was silent for a moment and then everything sank in. Tee agreed to let him win his heart and he would never waste a moment to take the chance.

"Really". Tee could practically see stars glittering in those eyes.

"Yes. But.. I want to talk about few things". Tee placed his hand on Tae's chest with a smile.

"Hmmm what is it"?

"First thing, it wont be a one sided thing. I mean i dont want you to do all the work. I will not stop you to meet me at my faculty so i would expect you to welcome me too when i come here".

"Hmmmm. Fair enough". Tae casually placed his hands on either side of Tee, sitting on the table. Tee could feel the warm breath fanning his skin.

"I dont want you to address or treat me as a woman". Tee said controlling his mind.

"I would never address you or take you as a woman. Just look at you. You are so beautiful so handsome to be addressed as a man Tee". Tae smiled at him. "Anything else Love"?

"Uhmmm". Tee felt his cheeks burning at the call of love.

"Okay. Now can i state a few things? You may contradict if you may".

"And what is it"? It was getting difficult for Tee to speak properly at the proximity between them. Tae bit his lower lip, he smirked subtly. He knew he was effecting Tee, but so far he had no mood to back off.

Ofcourse no one gets a chance daily to be close to Tee everyday.

"If you have to visit me in Engineering Faculty, let me know beforehand. I might be not be available at the same spot, so i would let you know where to find it.

Secondly, i hope you realise by now that i cannot hold my hands when you are around. So are you okay if i touch you, hold you or hug you in public"? Tae asked in a serious tone.

Well is gut feeling was right. Tee surely knew Tae couldnt hold himself not to touch him, just like now. A minute ago he had his hands on either side of Tee on the table and now he had his hands on Tee's legs.

"Uhmm. No i guess it..its okay". Tee replied with a little blushing smile.

"Great. And.. Last thing. I want to announce our relationship in front of our friends and all. To make it loud and clear". Tae stated before standing straight.

Tee didnt know why but he missed the closeness.

"I want it too Tae. Make sure to let everyone know i am taken and i will do it too". To say Tae was happy??? No.. Even Tee didnt expect when Tae put his lips on Tee's.

His brain was short circuited for a while and it would have gone totally fused only if Tae had not pulled off after a smooch.

"Eh"!!! Tee put his fingers on his lips, slightly wet.

"No i wont say sorry for it because that would spoil the intentions. But i am very happy. Thank you Tee". He cupped Tee's red cheeks smooching his cheeks and eyes leaving Tee a mess.

"Jeeezzzzz. Taeee". He hide his face in hands, listening to the beautiful laughter of Tae.

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Tae was true to his words to declare his relationship with Tee when he invited the doctors to field after their classes. He didnt say a word, he didnt ask for his permission either, he only pulled Tee closer by his waist and kissed those red lips with love and passion.

His action was enough to shut every one down. The freshmen, the passerby everyone was gawking and gaping at the most saught after and the most hot boys kissing and reciprocating to each other.

Tae pulled off reluctantly because there was no way he could get enough if those plump lips. He held Tee's right hand and Tee was surprised to see a rhodium, simple band being slipped into his finger followed by a leather gear.

"Its not a proper proposal becuase you deserve much more than this. Its a promise. Of my loyality, my love for you, a promise that i wont cheat on you. Because hell, i can never find anyone else more handsome, more manly man for me other than you.

So Tee Jaruji Thanapon, will you be my boyfriend"? He asked in a sincere, true tone. A voice no one ever heard. So soft so full of love. His eyes were shining with the pride of having the most beautiful man on earth for him in his arms. And there was no way Tee could refuse, because yes, even he would never be able to find a loving, dotting and a possessive man for him like Tae.

"Yes Tae Darvid, i promise too". He pulled Tae by his nape and kissed him back on his lips.

The field erupted in cheers, whistles and claps. Throwing the invisible confetti in the air. And why not, TaeTee was a matchless couple indeed.

"Thanitt, Copter, can i take your friend on a date? Its not that i am obliged to ask you, but since you guys mean a lot to my boyfriend, i want you to accept us whole heartly. I dont want to create any rift between your friendship just because i love him. Because his happiness matters to me the most".

Shia... How many surprised Tae had hidden in his sleeves. Tee was looking at him with wide eyes. Tae was so considerate, so attentive to him that he read hoe Thanitt and Copter meant to him.

Tee looked at his friends with hopefilled eyes and Thanitt sighed. Even if he had doubts, even of Copter was reluctant, still, they knew how much Tee loved Tae and how much Tae loved their stupid friend.

Thanitt came forward and punched Tae in his arm. Just painful enough to be a reminder. A reminder not to hurt their friend ever, and Tae nodded. He understood every possessive aura Thanitt was emitting. He didnt mind a bit or felt bad because he knew even his friends would have done the same. Well, thats a side story that Tae wouldnt have let them even touch Tee, more to punch him. No man. Never.

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Tae led Tee to his car while Tee tossed his car keys to Copter to park in the dorm parking. Thanitt had his car anyway because according to him, Tee and Copter always made him reach late if his hitch Tee's car. So he preferred his own car to drive.

While on the other hand, Tae sped up his car to a fine restaurant. Not fancy for now, not that he couldnt afford, but yes dress code mattered. And he didnt want to make Tee uneasy.

He food was tasty, they shares everything between love talks and how Tae loved whenever Tee would blush at his remarks. But Tee was no where less than him. He quickly covered up himself and counter attacked Tae who was now laughing out. He infact loved a sassy Tee.

They were just enjoying their icecream when Tae received a call from his mother.

"Yes mom"?

"Tae where are you son"?

"Uhm having lunch with Tee". Tee looked at him perplexed.

"With Tee????? Oh my god". His mom squeaked. "Did you propse him yet? If you put my promise ring given by your dad to any one else, am gonna disown you". She threatened.

Being sitting closer and that high pitch voice made it all clear for Tee to hear. He looked at the ring with love, tracing it with fingers and Tae smiled at him.

"Mom, relax. The ring reached the rigthful owner. Because there can no one else more worthy than the man sitting by my side". He said with a love sick smile and Tee smiled too holding his hand.

"Thats my son. I hope you will bring him home soon". She disconnected the call after bidding her greetings.

"Well. Mom inviting you at home as my boyfriend". Tae kissed the back of his palm. Tee realised he was saying the when he said he would openly show and claim his love again and again. Well not that Tee mind it. But yeah his blushed cheeks related so many secrets to Tae.

"Uhmm. Tae i....". Tee felt silent.

"What is it love"? Tae lifted his chin to look into his clear crystal eyes.

"Is it okay if i talk to mom dad first. I mean they dont know that i started to like a man now and i have no intentions to back off. I dont know how would they react. I want to introduce you first to them as my boyfriend to know their reaction before i give any hope to your parents.

I am not scared if they throw me out because i have properties and shares under my name that they cannot cancelor confiscate. I can purchase the dorm i am living in, but i just want them to be happy with my decision.

I want to settle my life with you Tae and i dont want it without their blessings. Please". Tee held his hands in pleading.

"Baby. Why are you saying please or sorry. I am practically okay with it. For sure we want their blessings in us being together for life.

Wait... Whatttt? Means you agreeing in marrying me"????? Tae almost screamed as soon as Tee's words sank in his mind about being settled with him.

Tee looked arround quickly before smacking his head and then cupping his mouth.

"Sssshhhh quiet. Everyone is right you are so dense". Tee facepalmed himself.

"But Tee... You said. You said....".

"Yes love i confessed that i want to marry you. Happy"? Tee clear out said this time.

Tae looked at him, held his chest and faked a faint. Tee gazed his dramatic boyfriend and started laughing.

He was enjoying every bit of this life. A life with Tae.

"I am happy with you Tee. And i would love to share everything with you. And about dorm, how about we purchase an apartment? Partially shared"? Tae suggested after a while and Tee twinkled at his suggestion.

As per his promise he didnt show he was the man, rather he treated Tee equally, even though he had his own 3 apartments in lush areas, under his name, but he wanted to give Tee the feeling of having his own apartment with Tae that they would turn into their home.

"Did i say i love you Tae Darvid"? Tee leaned in to softly peck his lips.

"I wont mind listening it for a thousand years baby". Tae held him close by his waist attaching their foreheads together.

They were satiated and conteted to listen to their hearts beating together on the same tune. A tune of Love.